Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lura Wight, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1881707313
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 208
Baton Rouge, LA 708084300
(225) 765-8826
Mailing address
Po Box 4964
Houston, TX 772104964

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 20, 2008
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #10779R
Medicaid
LA #1655431

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881707313. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
436
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$51,647
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 245 239 $173
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 134 131 $8
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 39 38 $118
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 18 18 $207

In context: peer comparison

Among 60 peers in Baton Rouge Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lura Wight's medical specialty?
Dr. Lura Wight practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Lura Wight practice?
Dr. Lura Wight practices at 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708084300. Office phone: 2257658826.
What is Dr. Lura Wight's NPI?
Dr. Lura Wight's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881707313, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lura Wight accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lura Wight accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lura Wight commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.